Surf Forecasts:
Ala Moana Bowls surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 17s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, S swell with 708 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 17s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ala Moana Bowls this week:
The surf forecast for Ala Moana Bowls over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ala Moana Bowls in the next 16 days are 1.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ala Moana Bowls over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the ENE by Sun morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Wed morning). Mainly strong winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | S 18 | S 19 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
200 | 274 | 291 | 261 | 322 | 261 | 255 | 382 | 301 | 307 | 177 | 219 | 189 | 187 | 336 | 276 | 183 | 215 | 307 | 340 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:11PM0.21m | 12:25PM0.59m | 00:08AM0.21m | 1:12PM0.63m | 1:06AM0.23m | 1:52PM0.66m | 1:46AM0.26m | 2:26PM0.67m | 2:21AM0.29m | 2:56PM0.68m | 2:55AM0.33m | 3:24PM0.68m | 3:31AM0.37m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:27PM0.20m | 8:41PM0.17m | 5:06AM0.12m | 9:00PM0.16m | 6:08AM0.10m | 9:18PM0.14m | 6:59AM0.08m | 9:35PM0.13m | 7:43AM0.06m | 9:53PM0.11m | 8:24AM0.05m | 10:12PM0.10m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
6:57 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SW 17 | NE 7 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | E 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 18 | S 19 |
131 | 108 | 291 | 67 | 322 | 261 | 255 | 212 | 115 | 191 | 69 | 166 | 156 | 127 | 85 | 142 | 121 | 215 | 307 | 340 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SW 16 | NNE 7 | SW 16 | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 | S 14 | S 13 | NW 12 | SW 14 | SSE 12 | ESE 8 | E 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
200 | 274 | 41 | 261 | 50 | 50 | 57 | 106 | 90 | 36 | 99 | 85 | 40 | 51 | 146 | 81 | 81 | 167 | 135 | 135 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 9 | W 11 | W 10 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | NW 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 7 | SSE 12 | SSE 7 | SSW 18 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSW 16 |
37 | 27 | 57 | 49 | 54 | 47 | 47 | 35 | 53 | 34 | 96 | 22 | 47 | 17 | 28 | 9 | 109 | 27 | 14 | 51 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 |
— | — | — | — | 83 | 135 | 198 | 382 | 301 | 307 | 177 | 219 | 189 | 187 | 336 | 276 | 183 | 181 | 149 | 170 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 30 | 38 | 38 | 45 | 41 | 33 | 38 | 38 | 30 | 31 | 38 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 30 |
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Information about the Ala Moana Bowls Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ala Moana Bowls provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ala Moana Bowls can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ala Moana Bowls surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Ala Moana Bowls) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Ala Moana Bowls may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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